repercussions

NOUN

consequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backlash chain reaction effect fallout impact influence reaction reverberation side effect

STRONG

echo feedback flak follow-through follow-up imprint kickback mark re-echo rebound recoil result waves

WEAK

spinoff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause

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repercussions

Polling released Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute showed Canadian broadly support Carney's move to walk away from talks, but some have fear of economic repercussions.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Urging clients to acknowledge the repercussions of their actions also tends to make an impact.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

Experts believe the true number may be far highe, externalr and that many academics with conditions such as Tourette's hide their neurodiversity for fear of repercussions.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

“This is an extraordinary measure, adopted to safeguard national security and prevent possible repercussions for our Nation,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

As the sign drama played itself out in the Langley cafeteria, an incident that would have national repercussions took place in Gloucester County, just twenty miles away.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly